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Lead Corporate Governance Paralegal
Location
New York
Posted
43 days ago
Salary
$120.1K - $179.3K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Lead Corporate Governance Paralegal
ESA - Electronic Security Association
• Assist with Board of Directors meetings and record keeping, including drafting of board and committee meeting agendas, readout notes and related minutes/resolutions for the same, maintaining the minute book, preparation of meeting materials, and implementing and managing a board portal. • Calendar, draft and manage all Section 16 filings, including Forms 3 and 4. • Support NYSE required reporting, including annual attestation. • Coordinate NYSE filings and prenotification of press releases, earnings, and other press releases. • Draft proxy materials (e.g., cards, notice & access), coordinating distribution with proxy agent, and annual report printers. • Draft meeting certificates and documents. • Coordinate annual review of charters, preparation of standing board and committee calendar items. • Prepare for, coordinate, and administer annual shareholder meeting, including collaboration with Inspector of Electors. • Coordinate stockholder queries and work with transfer agents including estate executors, unclaimed property, etc. • Assist in the preparation of SEC Forms including 10-K, 10-Q, proxy statement disclosures and beneficial ownership tables, working with Corporate Secretary and C-level to obtain necessary signatures/certifications. • Prepare and coordinate collection of annual Director and Officer questionnaires. • Assist with on-boarding and departure of executives and directors. • Handle special projects as requested. • Demonstrate confidence in communicating and liaising with all levels of Leadership including C-Suite and Board members.
Job Requirements
- 12+ years of work experience as a paralegal or legal assistant at a corporate in-house legal department or a law firm
- 10+ years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in a Corporate Secretary department of a U.S. public company or in the Corporate Governance department of a law firm
- Previous use of computer software (Workiva) to make SEC filings via EDGAR, as well as competency in managing electronic board portals such as Diligent
- Paralegal Certification
- Proficient computer software skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
- Stellar organizational skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- High degree of self-direction and motivation with good teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Superior verbal, written and communication skills and strong business acumen
- Results-driven and ability to prioritize workflow
- Ability to meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to think creatively in solving critical/time sensitive issues
- Ability to interact well with attorneys and business personnel throughout Resideo and outside service providers.
Benefits
- life and health insurance
- life assistance program
- accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- disability insurance
- 401k Plan
- vacation & holidays
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